• The Philippeion (Greek: Φιλιππεῖον) in the Altis of Olympia was an Ionic circular memorial in limestone and marble, a tholos, which contained chryselephantine...
  • The Philippeion was basically a shrine to the cult of Alexander the Great and his family. The building was first constructed by Alexander’s father Philip II after his...
  • The Philippeion, nestled in the sanctuary of Olympia, was an offering from Philip II after his victory at the Battle of Chaeronea in 338 BC.
  • Nestled in the heart of Ancient Olympia, the Philippeion stands as a unique monument, blending familial honor with the splendor of ancient Greek architecture and...
  • Soon after, Philip began the construction of Philippeion at Olympia. Kings began building structures apart from their homes to represent their success and power.
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  • Philippeion – A monument built by the father of Alexander the Great at the Sanctuary of Olympia, Greece.
  • The Philippeion, erected by Philip II of Macedon after the Battle of Chaironeia (338 BC), in which the Macedonian king defeated the Athenians and their allies, stands...
  • View of Philippeion. The Philippieion, the only circular building inside the Altis, is one of the finest examples of ancient Greek architecture.
  • The Philippeion is the only circular structure in the Altis, as well as one of the finest examples of monumental architecture in Ancient Greece.